Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Maybe...just maybe...

We'll have a white Christmas after all!According to the weather forecast, this was supposed to be rain...

I don't know how much snow we're supposed to get but they were saying that places about 40 miles up the Valley from us could get as much as 8-10". This is heavy packing snow, the perfect kind for building snowmen but I doubt that it will last long because the ground hasn't frozen yet. But it does look nice, doesn't it?

So what's a gal to do on a day like today when she's stuck indoors? Why bake some shortbread cookies, of course!

I've already baked one batch but they only lasted two days. They happen to be Mr. Painted Quilt's favorites. Okay, I admit it...mine too! If you'd like to make some yourself, I promise that this is the easiest, virtually fail-proof recipe for shortbread cookies you'll ever make...and the tastiest, melt-in-your-mouth ones too! Here's the recipe!Shortbread Cookies1 lb. soft butter1 C icing or confectioner's sugar3 C flour1/2 C corn starch2 tsp vanillaPlace all ingredients in a bowl and whip for about 10-12 minutes. Roll dough into a little ball then slightly flatten and place on an ungreased cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. I placed red and green glazed cherries in the center of mine but you can decorate them however you please.Bake at 350F for about 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Allow to cool completely then transfer to your favorite cookie tin. Makes about 50 cookies!Hint: You'd better hide them because they won't last long, especially if you have a similar two-legged mouse roaming around your kitchen!It smells divine in my kitchen!

Such Beautiful pics Kaaren!We're suppose to get hit with a snowstorm to arrive later tonight and snow all day tomorrow with blizzard like conditions.Let it snow ~ Let it snow!!!Dreaming of a White Christmas here in WI!!!Yum!!! I Love cookies!!!TFSPrim BlessingsRobin

I'm in a cookie coma myself right now! Thanks for sharing your recipe. If I eat more cookies I'll need holsters for my hips! Lovely snow...glad it's there and not here but I would love a White Christmas.

Yummy looking cookies. Congratulations Kaaren on your latest news! I just now read the last several entries on your blog. Thank you also for your December First Friday gift to us all. Have a Merry & Peaceful Christmas!

Yummy looking cookies. Congratulations Kaaren on your latest news! I just now read the last several entries on your blog. Thank you also for your December First Friday gift to us all. Have a Merry & Peaceful Christmas!

I just made those same cookies this morning, and ginger shortbreads yesterday. No snow here where I live, but very very strong winds, and lots of rain. Most of the ferry sailings between Vancouver Island and the mainland (Vancouver) have been cancelled so far today because of the wind. There is snow further up the island though. Enjoy those cookies, I know I'm going to enjoy mine.

They closed schools here today in preparation for a storm that did not happen , we did not get snow , we had a little rain but I was so hoping we would have a white Christmas , not looking good.Thanks for the recipe for the cookies ,they look yummy. I also just read your previous post and I am thrilled to hear your good news , that is wonderful and the best possible present you could have received!! Hugs Sheila

Great minds think alike Kaaren,We ended up with an all day dump of snow as well (Chilliwack, BC) so I made shortbread cookies. Your recipe is almost the same as mine. Mine doen't have vanilla and uses a full cup of cornstarch..was my Mom's.QuiltinGramcathyc1950@gmail.com

We have a snow storm headed our way tomorrow. It's starting out as rain and with any luck we'll have mostly rain. The weather people are saying that our winds are going to be up to 50 mph which we don't need with snow.

Your cookies look so yummy. I think I can almost smell how good they are! Thanks for the recipe. I'll have to try it this weekend.

I will have to keep dreaming about a white Christmas, because the forecast is for 104F here in Perth on Christmas Day and 109F on Boxing Day. The snow does look lovely and your biscuits look fabulous, too! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. I will be baking some with the air conditioner on over the weekend.

Shortbread is a favorite of ours - maybe DWH would make us some as I broke my arm last week and he is having to learn a lot of things. I think I have job security!!! judy c sends warm wishes for a beautiful white Christmas.

The recipe; do you use salted, or unsalted butter?We're getting the snow, thankfully this was the last day of school for 2 weeks, so no worries about having to go out to school (or work!)Merry Christmas from New Brunswick!

Hi Kaaren, I have always been a bit afraid to try shortbread for some reason but your recipe looks lovely and easy so I made some today with great success.. thank you...and all the best for a very merry christmas

I love shortbread and am anxious to try your recipe. I have two questions - is icing sugar powdered sugar as opposed to granulated sugar? And how do you determine a lb of butter? How many cubes would this be? Merry Christmas and continued good health for you in 2013.

That snow looks very inviting Kaaren, especially after some of the high temps we've been experiencing here Downunder this past couple of weeks, just hope Christmas Day won't be too much of a hot one! All the very best to you and your family over the Christmas holiday!

Well, it is official, I have made my very first batch of Shortbread Cookies with your receipe! TRUE STORY, I have never ever made them before but your's looked sooooo good and easy to make and are they ever good... Thank you so much for the inspiriation. Imagine not doing this before in my life...I am dumbfounded. I wish you the Merriest Christmas and Cheers to Health, Happines and Love in 2013As always

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I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. In December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, wool applique and rug hooking are just a few of my passions.
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